Anson County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Anson County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37007
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 531.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 537.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.974972
- Longitude
- -80.109763
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,749
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,333
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,227 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 520 | 2.4% |
| White | 9,848 | 45.3% |
| Black | 9,978 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 280 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,124 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 1.2% |
| White | 8,180 | 47.2% |
| Black | 8,310 | 47.9% |
| Asian | 208 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 510 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,289
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,466
- Poverty Rate
- 20.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,483
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,911 | 44.5% |
| Black | 10,031 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 351 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,765
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,291 | 56.2% |
| Republican | 2,810 | 19.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,617 | 24.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,769 | 45.8% |
| Female | 7,943 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,840 | 46.3% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 1.6% |
| Black | 7,113 | 48.2% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,995
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,002 | 58.5% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 19.5% |
| Black | 2,714 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 39 | 30.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,154 | 46.6% |
| Female | 3,825 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,932 (37.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,600 (10.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,954
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,265
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $861
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.